WHAT IS A VIRTUAL ASSISTANT?

According to the International Virtual Assistant Association "A Virtual Assistant (VA) is an independent entrepreneur providing administrative, creative and/or technical services. Utilizing advanced technological modes of communication and data delivery, a professional VA assists clients in his/her area of expertise from his/her own office on a contractual basis." (www.ivaa.org) Benefits of a Virtual Assistant As a savvy business owner, you no doubt understand the benefits of outsourcing - increased efficiency, reduced labor costs and more time to grow your business to name a few.  When you hire administrative partners, llc, you hire trained professionals who can provide everything from traditional office support to highly specialized project management. And who can do it in a fraction of the time and cost that it might take you.  For instance: NO PAYROLL TAXES ONLY PAY FOR TIME YOU ACTUALLY USE NO HEALTH BENEFITS TO PAY NO ADDITIONAL OFFICE SPACE OR EQUIPMENT TO PURCHASE INCREASE IN REVENUE DUE TO ABILITY TO FOCUS ONT HE CORE COMPETENCIES OF YOUR BUSINESS COST COMPARISON Full-time Employee Virtual Assistant Hourly Rate of Pay $20.00 $35.00 Fringe Benefits @ 35% (Health/Dental/Life Insurance, Retirement Plans) 7.00 None Overhead Rate @ 50% (Office Space, Equipment & Office Supply expense, UI Insurance, Worker's Compensation, Overtime Pay, Administration Costs) $10.00 None Total Effective Rate of Pay $37.00 $35.00 **Hours Per Year 2,080 hrs. 480 hrs. TOTAL Annual Labor Cost $76,960.00 $16,800.00 *Souce: Virtual Assistant Networking Association (VANA) Cost Comparison The Largest Global Meeting Place Online for Aspiring and Successful Virtual Assistants Who Could Use a Virtual Assistant? Anyone who is spending more of their time handling the logistics of their business instead of building their business is ready to have a Virtual Assistant in their lives. There are many people in a variety of industries and business environments who use Virtual Assistants - Consultants, Coaches, Professional Speakers, CPAs, Attorneys, Writers, Photographers, Therapists, Financial Planners, Real Estate Agents – the list is virtually endless.